POWs Escape From Island Jail In Vietnam Breakout
Prison break off the South Vietnam island left eight military policemen dead and many prisoners missing. North Vietnamese guards and a later report described a large-scale escape with more than 30,000 prisoners held coastwise. The incident follows prior concerns over harsh confinement and inmate conditions on penal islands in the region.
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Fragmented Late News Text Summary
A garbled OCR segment presents unreadable fragments with no clear events or identifiable names. The text lacks coherent facts, dates, locations, or organizations to produce a factual summary or headline.
Abortion inquiry report criticizes Melbourne doctors
Melbourne Tuesday report says for years criminal abortions were performed with police cooperation. The Kaye inquiry found all serving and former police, except four tried earlier, cleared of most allegations. Kaye sharply criticized many doctors who gave evidence about abortion activities.
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Truths and testimonies at inquiry reveal mixed outcomes
A report on the inquiry describes various officers and former officials involved in the case. It notes differing truths among witnesses, with Dr Hames Gavin Ames Troup singled out as telling the only fully truthful account. Several men faced trials and sentences, while others were acquitted or cleared of charges. The testimony includes alleged payments, coercion in investigations, and questioned statements about bribes and meetings.
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Computer law provisions discussed in Melbourne
In Melbourne on Tuesday officials discussed Victorian and British provisions on computer law. The Minister for Local Government Hunt outlined discretionary powers for courts to report on computer state legislation, noting some statements may be expedient or not in the interests of justice depending on regulatory alignment.
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Japan pressures US over proposed import tax
In Tokyo, amid threats of retaliation, Japanese officials pressed the United States to scale back a new import surcharge. A Foreign Ministry spokesman said Tokyo would consider joint action with major allies, though not terming it retaliation. The move comes as the yen weakens and the dollar remains strong, with market anxieties growing over potential currency adjustments.
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Irish protest over troops in Ulster border incident
DUBLIN Tuesday AAP reports Prime Minister Lynch defended Ireland over a border clash. British soldiers crossed from Ulster into the Republic. one soldier killed and another wounded. Lynch denied Irish Army firing and said the incident was accidental with Britain informed. Garda Siochana and army patrols arrived as gunfire continued for about ten minutes.
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First Day of Spring Brings Cold Weather Forecast
The Weather Bureau predicts a chilly spring day with clouds and a high near 3 degrees. Night and ground temperatures run several degrees below average, while total winter rainfall sits about three inches under the long-term norm.
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Wool sales delay threatened by commission chairman
Melbourne reports quote acting chairman W J Vines weighing postponement of the wool selling season if overseas interest fails to improve. Adelaide and Sydney opening sales showed little change with price dips and high offering. Uncertainty and weak exchange rates complicate pricing as buyers face patience and the commission hopes for renewed demand tomorrow.
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Wool auction in Australian season faces mixed London odds
In Melbourne the second day of the 1971 72 Australian wool sale season saw continued bidding in Sydney and Adelaide with Albany and Melbourne opening. The Australian Wool Commission kept selling at reserve levels despite a slow start and currency uncertainties. Prices hovered near average levels as Western buyers participated, while overall demand remained cautious amid unclear exchange rates and last season price references.
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ACTU seeks seventy dollar basic wage increase
Article notes ACTU push for a 70 dollar basic wage rise alongside allied figures of 104 dollars for tradesmen and service workers. Mentions broader labor policy and potential impacts across sectors amid regional economic tensions.
Pigeon Derby Disaster Strikes 20000 Birds Missing
The Times reports 20000 homing pigeons vanished during a Midlands Derby race, valued at £1. The disappearance, blamed on a possible drift across Scotland or the Continent, leaves owners reeling. Officials say recovery will take a long time.
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London to Darwin by bike a daring youth crosses continents
A young cyclist from London began a long journey toward Darwin with a bold plan to reach Brisbane and beyond. The rider aims to cover vast distances, relying on small towns for rest and support as the route unfolds through uncertain weather and changing landscapes.
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